Audi is hinting that it will produce a crossover based on the new A1 compact hatchback. Known so far as the Audi Q1 that model will expand the A1 range with a more premium compact SUV that will compete with the Mini Countryman and BMW X1. “We are not looking at what other manufacturers are [...]
Audi has just announced a very limited version of the A1 known as the A1 quattro. The top-of-the-line A1 will be limited to just 333 units all allocated for the European market. Power for the Audi A1 quattro comes from a 2.0 TFSI 4-cylinder direct-injected gasoline engine making 256-hp at 6,000 rpm with a maximum [...]
Joining the new Audi A1 Sportback at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show is a special edition A1 3-door hatch with the colors of the Japanese national soccer team. Known as the Audi A1 Samurai Blue, the model shows Audi’s respect for Japan’s soccer (known as football everywhere else in the world) team – the model [...]
Audi’s UK lineup is getting some new variants for the A1, with the Contrast Edition and Black Edition, along with a 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine that puts out more power than the 1.6-liter TDI. The new 2.0-liter TDI tops out on torque at 236 lb-ft of torque between 1750 and 2500rpm, with 141-hp. The 0-62mph [...]
When Audi talks about concentrating on the future of its electric vehicle lineup – it’s not joking. The brand today launched 20 pilot Audi A1 e-tron units on the roads of Munich. Audi, E.ON, the public utility Stadtwerke München and Technische Universität München (TUM) are project partners in this fleet trial. E.ON and SWM are in [...]
MTM’s has released their version of the Audi A1, called the Nardo Edition.Apart from some head turning paint, the exterior remains mostly untouched, with the exception of wheel covers used to upgrade aerodynamics. It seems that under the hood is where the Nardo Edition sees all the action. Click here for more news on the [...]
Audi, in good ‘ol traditional fashion, has been keeping up its efforts with diesel as they are becoming more powerful, clean and efficient than ever. As a result, Audi continues with their push to clean their cars’ emissions figures and the latest A1 TDI has becoming more efficient than ever. Available now in SE, Sport [...]
Audi launched production of the new Audi A1 nearly one year ago and the German automaker announced today that it has built the 100,000th model. To mark the occasion, King Albert II of Belgium visited the site in the Forest district of Brussels. “We are very honored that the King of Belgium has taken such a [...]
Senner has had its fun with the Audi A1 tuning kit. The tune comes complete with engine, interior, and exterior modifications, and is available for $52,300 after over $14,000 in upgrades is completed. On the outside, unique, but not over the top modifications start with a metallic teak brown coat of paint for the body. [...]
Audi recently showcased its 503-hp A1 Clubsport at the annual Worthersee GTI Festival in Austria: a gathering that was founded by GTI enthusiasts and gained attention by Audi, SEAT, Skoda and Volkswagen themselves. What does that mean? It means that Audi might be in the works of a future RS1 model, as even hinted by [...]
